Treasure Found

15 November 2010











Thank you fashion gods! I went to this store that I
hardly ever go to, I haven't even been since summer.
Anyways, yesterday morning I went to my favorite
bagel place, Einstein's and since I was nearby I went to
it. Anyways, I found the perfect satchel I have been searching
for! Practically identical to the Alexa Mulberry one. I can't
ever afford that one, so this one will have to do. I know it
absolutely will. It fits into my wardrobe so wonderfully,
and I can even fit my giant cameras in it. Both at the same
time even!

I hope you have a lovely start to your weeks!

PS- I thrifted this dress a few years ago... You will never guess
where it is from! The answer is... Express! It is so strange
how much styles at certain stores have changed.

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wearing: thrifted Express dress; f21 blazer; Topshop oxfords; Francesca's satchel


106 comments :

Alison said...

I love the look of girlish florals and structured blazers! You've got such a versatile style.

That bag is going to fit in wonderfully I'm sure!

kate maggie said...

That bag is seriously perfection! I am so jealous of you right now. eeep. I need to find one asap!! x

Sara said...

Lol you're right I would NOT have guessed that was from Express :) When my mom was young Abercrombie and Fitch sold sporting goods, lol.

I love it when you find that perfect, perfect pieces out of the blue. It really is like treasure hunting!

Preity lama Tamang said...

Adorable floral skirt...U look amazing...

Esther said...

wow amazing finds! & yes that satchel looks just like the alexa <3

Mikelle Jade said...

I recently purchased an Faux Alexa as well, and I love it too. I seriously have not changed bags since. It's amazing and I LOVE yours! Don't you agree that the color, the size, the shape, and everything about it perfection??

Marinka said...

You look really sharp , I like your dress and your bag ^^

Courtney Erin said...

Fabulous outfit - you have so many great pieces!!!

xoxo ~ Courtney
http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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Elanor said...

you look stunning. :) as always, i'd love to steal your clothes.

ahh i'm still on my own search for the perfect satchel. lucky duck!

xx elanor

Kayley said...

So great! I'd love a dress like that. That purse is awesome! Perhaps I should stop into stores I've neglected for years ... hmm ...

Kirstin said...

What a perfectly sweet dress! I have been looking for a bag like this for quite some time, I am dying for a well worn looking leather bag!

A Little Brighter said...

Oh! That satchel does look JUST like it :D adorable outfit and sometimes I find 90's floral dresses with the tags still attached and they are from the stores that sell completely different stuff now too!
I always wonder what vintage from this era will be like in the future!
Lovely oufit you are the queen of florals

Ayeha x

Megan said...

That bag is pretty amazing and so is your whole outfit!
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Dylana Suarez said...

The first thing my eyes moved to was the bag in this purse! It is exactly like the Alexa! Love it! And yes, vintage EXPRESS pieces are amazing! I always spot them at thrift stores! Now if only EXPRESS kept on making things like they did 20 years ago and I would be a devoted shopper!

You look wonderful!

xoxo,

Dylana

Samantha said...

I love the satchel! I've wanted one for ages, but I can't seem to find a great one for a good price.


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Rio said...

Score on the satchel! I love it! Also, I remember when Express used to have pieces like that dress... too bad they don't still!
(http://showersofsunflowers.blogspot.com)

Jessica Esther said...

this is one of my fave looks!
really adore the bag. it looks like alexa bag but has its own signature. love it!!!

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Anonymous said...

The satchel is indeed lovely. Great find!

xoxo, http://heelsandwedges.blogspot.com

Lindsay said...

Love this satchel!

Unknown said...

A cute combination of colours! The satchel's so pretty, too.

Anonymous said...

WANT your playsuit. The print is gorgeous. And congrats on finding a satchel so similar to the Alexa. It's lovely x

Venn said...

i love ur bagg!! n love the print of ur dress,, :)cute.

xoxo

moded'amour said...

love this outfit!

MiracleBox said...

I really adore your dress <3 Its beautiful! And congrats on your beautiful bag!

o said...

The satchel is a great find, Bonnie!! Lucky you! I'm so in love with this style, lately:) The dress is a great find, too! I still remember when Express sold this style of dresses. Love the throwback to the 90s!

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StyleNonsense said...

Yaaahh, The Bag Is Identical.
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Fashion Tidbits said...

wow! can't believe that dress is Express! they've definitely changed their style outlook!

Anonymous said...

Cute dress and that bag is such a great find! I love the real Alexa but it's so damn expensive. Luckily I found a knock-off too!

Natalie said...

Lovely darling just lovely as per usual. :) That satchel is definitely just perfect too!

Viv said...

the dress is very cute, great vintage find! i actually took out my alexa for the first time yesterday... loooove it!





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Sophie Carmo said...

Super nice!I love your look!xoxo

Swalvs said...

That's a very beautiful satchel bag, you're so lucky!!! Yay! And your dress with the blazer and the bag of course looks even better!

SucceedingatFailing said...

I honestly thought that was an Alexa! What a lucky find, nobody would know the difference!

Violet E. said...

Oh!
gorgeous <3

Sophie Carmo said...

So lovely!xoox

X said...

Gorgeous dress!

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Balancing Lisa said...

I love this outfit! and that bag is to die for!!! Always enjoy stopping by your blog!

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Sandra Leiva said...

Love your blazer <3

collagevintage said...

So pretty as always, love your bag!!!

Big kiss
S

Anonymous said...

The dress looks so good with the blazer! Love every piece!

FashionHippieLoves said...

great bag!

x

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Such a lovely dress!

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Anonymous said...

I really thought it was the alexa! ... Omg! It's identical! ... You're so lucky, that's a great find!

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blog mode said...

I love your topshop shoes, they are beautiful ;)

claarax. said...

this dress look really cute on you! :)

Johanna Urban said...

Love the bag!!
xx

johanna, sweden
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callie said...

That bag is aaaaaamazing!! xx

match.box.muse said...

your outfits are always so adorable! great bag :) you have a lovely blog!

love, M

Yajaira said...

You look nice!
I like the bag! Great Color!

Rosie Savage said...

In reply to your comment: Emma Watson makes me want to chop my hair off too! But my God, I would look awful, ha.

Such a delicious bag, very Alexa Mulberry-esque :)

Rosie x

http://carelesslycutyou.blogspot.com

*** said...

Wow! what a bag. It is gorgeous. Every stylish girl needs one!

Iulia Romana said...

Congrats on your finding,the bag is really great :xxx

Leanns' Vintage said...

oh my! I LOVE your dress!!!

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Sarah said...

What a great find!! I LOVE that bag!!!

Fernanda said...

Love the bag to!! And this blazer is so perfect. It's a go to peace!

Rebecca said...

your bag is such a good copy! well done (: and the dress is lovely too

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Unknown said...

I love your bag!!! I want one too :-)

Your outfit is wonderful!!

Rosa creativa said...

You look gorgeous!! Im sending you an email so check it out

xx
Rosa

My Stylish Little Secret
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Meg said...

Beautiful bag! Such a good find. :)

Aida said...

lovely bag!

Anonymous said...

LOVE.

ittybittybomb said...

I had it as a private blog for a while, then decided to actually use it haha.

This bag looks so cute,it will definitely go with everything in your wardrobe. I love finding things like that. You're adorable!

Kellie said...

I thought that was an Alexa bag at first! That is a brilliant lookalike! I might have to get one of these, since the actual Mulberry ones are waaaay out of my budget.

Closet Fashionista said...

Wow AMAZING find with that satchel!!! its PERFECT!! And I love that dress! :D
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Woods said...

OH DAMN! that bag is sooo cool,amazing and beautiful. i LOVE the color soo much i need to found a alexa wannbe i hate you ( not really) but the bag goes great with your outfit =]

Anonymous said...

The outfit is gggreeatt! Jesus Christ, I sound like Tony the Tiger. Anyways, love the dress and bag!

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Ale.Sanmed said...

As always your outfit is gorgeous!
I love the dress!
Kiss

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Catherine Au Jong said...

everything is in harmony and I love it :) way to go!

love.
catherine

http://etinological.blogspot.com/

Anna G said...

I love the Alexa Mulberry bag. It's so pretty. You are one lucky girl to find such a cute satchel.

Unknown said...

may the fashion gods be as gracious to me next time I shop. :)

xoxo

Paola said...

fantastic outfit!!! compliments;)

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Loca por tu Ropa said...

You´re so sweet! Lovely dress.
Kisses from Madrid.

Thanh said...

this is so prettyy

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Unknown said...

amazing dress ! I really love your style !

Sienna Ana Belic said...

gorgeous! love your style!
xoxo Sienna

http://fashion-sienna.blogspot.com/

Little Miss Curious said...

Love the outfit! Just perfect...
<3



xx
lmc

Chloe Marie said...

Such a cute dress, love the daisy print and it works great with your blazer. The bag is gorgeous too, a great find!

Hope Adela Pasztor said...

i just adore your romper! and the outfit with the maxi dress and bohemian accessories in the previous post is just lovely! =)

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Damsels said...

itsdefinteily adorable. and i agree it fits in with your wardrobe perfectly.

Café Bouclé said...

I love your dress so much: it's so sweet! *_*
Perfect outfit, as always.
(thank you for your lovely comment)
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Café Bouclé said...

I love your dress so much: it's so sweet! *_*
Perfect outfit, as always.
(thank you for your lovely comment)
http://cafe-boucle.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

I LOVE your bag!!! the outfit...amazing!

Anonymous said...

Love your dress and bag =)


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Unknown said...

oh what a lovely dress, and the handbag is stunning!!

xxx

(In)Sane said...

Oh the bag is so beautiful. It trully was a find, and so was that dress. I especially love the print.

-Ana

Ro said...

absolutely in love with your dress!!
and your bag it soo reminds me of Mulberry's Alexa!
XOXO

Couture Carrie said...

Gorgeous look, darling!
Love your new satchel!

xoxox,
CC

allthatshewants said...

the combination of colours is sooo nice
xx

MY REPUBLIC OF FASHION said...

That satchel is just fantastic-great buy. Gorgeous dress, also. :)SarahD

Anonymous said...

Wow! You look beautiful. I love that beautiful dress. Love how you paired it with that blazer, too!

Melanie@UnravelledThreads
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Unknown said...

Oh the fashion gods were totally smiling on you! The bag is perfect. I'm on a lookout for one too and hope I get as lucky.

amy said...

ANOTHER beautiful look.
I almost bought a dress just like that yesterday,
but it looks better on you ;)



many kisses,

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Anne's Cake Party said...

Wow! the satchel is so beautiful! I bought one too, from H&M and i have been looking for a bag like this like an eternity! How much did it cost you?!
Wonderful look. Once again...!!!
xxx
Annie

Raquel said...

that is one wonderful satchel! congrats ;)

isn't it always nice to mix girly girl dresses with more masculine pieces such as the blazer and shoes? you look great!

hellianthusannus said...

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Clara Campelo said...

so cute!
love your look!
xx

Anonymous said...

Hello…your blog is really nice!

Amazing Look...

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Seriale-modeuse said...

You're so lucky. I'm looking for this kind of satchel for like a year !

Bisous.

Pia said...

LOVE the Satchel. I've only seen a black one so this is a change. Good job!

Jing Pei said...

Oh man where did you find that bag?! It's beautiful and the perfect size!!

Chloe Scheffe said...

Oh, I am so jealous of that bag! I want the Alexa so badly!

Jenni ... said...

very beautiful! Loving you're style hon! :D
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